Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Washington

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.
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Why Safe Medication Return?

What's Accepted and What's Not?

Washington has indicated that the following items are accepted or not accepted at kiosk locations:

ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.

NOT ACCEPTED: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.

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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Prisma Wellness

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Prisma Wellness

305 111th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 21.06 miles)

(206) 785-1015

Business Hours for Prisma Wellness
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 12:00 am

Bellevue Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Bellevue Police Department

450 110th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 21.09 miles)

(425) 452-6917

Business Hours for Bellevue Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rite Aid 05225

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05225

17171 Bothell Way NE Ste 150
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 21.1 miles)

(206) 363-6364

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05225
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06932

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06932

27055 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines, WA 98198
Get Directions (~ 21.17 miles)

(253) 839-1693

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06932
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lake Forest Park Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Lake Forest Park Police Department

17425 Ballinger Way Northeast
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Get Directions (~ 21.17 miles)

(206) 364-8216

Business Hours for Lake Forest Park Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 4:30 pm

SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1978

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1978

2637 N. Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
Get Directions (~ 21.27 miles)

(253) 759-9271

Business Hours for SAFEWAY PHARMACY #1978
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Renton Police Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Renton Police Department

1055 South Grady Way, Room 139
Renton, WA 98057
Get Directions (~ 21.3 miles)

(425) 430-7500

Business Hours for Renton Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy

11511 Northeast 10th Street MS W 379
Bellevue, WA 98004
Get Directions (~ 21.39 miles)

(425) 502-3820

Business Hours for Kaiser Bellevue Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Monday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 11:00 pm

Mountlake Terrace Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Mountlake Terrace Police Department

5906 232nd Street Southwest
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Get Directions (~ 21.51 miles)

(425) 670-8260

Business Hours for Mountlake Terrace Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 894

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 894

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 21.53 miles)

(425) 827-2205

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 894
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Bartell Drugs 06928

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06928

14130 Juanita Dr NE, , Suite 107
Kirkland, WA 98034
Get Directions (~ 21.53 miles)

(425) 821-6275

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06928
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

United Care Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for United Care Pharmacy

18230 East Valley Highway, Suite 188
Kent, WA 98032
Get Directions (~ 21.54 miles)

(425) 656-2900

Business Hours for United Care Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kaiser Renton Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Kaiser Renton Pharmacy

275 Bronson Way Northeast
Renton, WA 98056
Get Directions (~ 21.62 miles)

(425) 235-2828

Business Hours for Kaiser Renton Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday7:45 am - 6:15 pm
Friday7:45 am - 6:15 pm

Swedish Edmonds Inpatient Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Swedish Edmonds Inpatient Pharmacy

21301 76th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026
Get Directions (~ 21.64 miles)

(425) 640-4000

Business Hours for Swedish Edmonds Inpatient Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bartell Drugs 06944

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Bartell Drugs 06944

10625 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Get Directions (~ 21.65 miles)

(425) 822-2241

Business Hours for Bartell Drugs 06944
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad South Campus

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad South Campus

400 South 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98055
Get Directions (~ 21.68 miles)

(425) 228-3440

Business Hours for Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad South Campus
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad North Campus

  • Drop-off location
  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad North Campus

3915 Talbot Road South, Suite 201
Renton, WA 98055
Get Directions (~ 21.72 miles)

(425) 228-3440

Business Hours for Valley Medical Center - Prescription Pad North Campus
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Family Pharmacy

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Family Pharmacy

7315 212th Street Southwest, Suite 100
Edmonds, WA 98026
Get Directions (~ 21.86 miles)

(425) 778-7778

Business Hours for Family Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rite Aid 05178

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Rite Aid 05178

3905 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Get Directions (~ 21.91 miles)

(425) 644-2925

Business Hours for Rite Aid 05178
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

QFC Pharmacy 822

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for QFC Pharmacy 822

3550 Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98006
Get Directions (~ 21.95 miles)

(425) 378-0202

Business Hours for QFC Pharmacy 822
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Take-Back Events

Local take-back events offer residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted household medication. The local authorities and MED-Project or Inmar Intelligence may also sponsor local drug take-back events in your area. To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medicine.

There are no upcoming take-back events at this time. Please check back later.

10-12-2022

HHW East Whatcom Regional Resource
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM

10-13-2022

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM

10-29-2022

National Drug Take-Back Day
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 2:00 PM
Link to website

Order Mail-Back Supplies/Get More Information

Click on the button to request a mail-back package.

Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package

Why Safe Medication Return?

Medications help treat diseases, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. You should dispose of these medications safely when they are no longer needed to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, including children and pets. Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling and never flush them down the sink or toilet. Learn more about your free options to safely and securely dispose of household unwanted medication in Washington state.

Accepted


Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as not accepted, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted

Not Accepted

  • * Herbal remedies and homeopathic drugs
  • * Vitamins, minerals, or supplements
  • * Cosmetics, shampoos, sunscreens, lip balm, toothpaste, antiperspirants, or other personal care products
  • * Biological drug products
  • * Drugs administered in a clinical setting
  • * Emptied injector products or emptied medical devices
  • * Exposed needles or sharps
  • * Pet pesticide products
  • * Batteries
  • * Mercury-containing thermometers
  • * Illicit drugs

Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling and never flush them down the sink or toilet.

Services Offered:

Hours:

Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.